Ectopic Pregnancy

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

Dear MWer's,

I went in to the ER on Wednesday night for severe cramping and heavy bleeding. I was diagnosed with a bleeding pregnancy. At that point the ultrasound was inconclusive as to whether or not it was viable, a miscarriage or ectopic. I went in yesterday for more blood tests, which seem to confirm that the pregnancy is ectopic (in the fallopian tube). The hospital I have been going to is Catholic, and they will not administer the drug that will terminate the pregnancy unless my life is in danger.

I have confirmed my lab results over the phone with my aunt who is an OB/GYN and she insists that I get a second opinion. The reason for this being is that she (and I) feel that the hospital I am currently going to is putting my life in danger by not terminating the pregnancy early. I'm going to MASSGEN this evening for more blood work and a second opinion. I'm still in a lot of pain, and still bleeding quite a bit. I'm not sure how this is going to work out. I don't know if they are going to have to perform surgery, administer chemical termination, or if I am having a really bad miscarriage (chances of this are slim given the fact that hormone levels are still rising.)

I am not sure how this is going to work out, the pain and bleeding are enough, but I don't know if after all of this, that I will even have a job. I don't know what to do about my living situation, if I'm out of work for more than a week, I won't be able to pay rent. My boyfriend has been amazing throughout this entire process, he's been with me the whole way. Acting as my advocate when I can't say anything, and holding me when I am afraid.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers, if you can please send energy for a speedy recovery and good outcome to this situation. You have all been so great, and are an amazing support group/OL family. Thank you all very very much.

KC

[Brightshores]

:hugz: :hugz: Peace and comfort to you - and may you get the care you need. :hugz: :hugz:

[orangeconey]

please go to the ER, even if you aren't insured-they can't refuse treatment (if federally funded), as you have an obviously emergent situation. I understand you're going tonight. I also feel like the Catholic hospital is endangering your life by not taking the necessary measures, and they obviously have an agenda-which is fine, but not when the mother's life is in the balance.
Without the gory details, this is a time when you need to get yourself taken care of. I'm sure you know what can happen.
I'll be thinking of you. I'm sorry this had to happen. :hugz:

[Neville]

Thinking of you during this difficult time.
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[Ariste]

Ectopic pregnancies are so incredibly dangerous. What the hell are they thinking? You're in my thoughts and I hope everything works out.

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

Thank you all very very much. I'm going to the ER in about a half an hour. Couldn't finish the work day. I've never not been able to take care of myself, my responsibilities, I just want to curl up and cry.

[ShadowcatX]

The hospital is way out of line. I'm sorry you're having to go through this, and you are in my thoughts.

[Cloaked Raven]

Dearest KC, know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. :hugz: Energy sent. :hugz:

[Moonrise]

Love and blessings your way.
How uncaring!
Heavy cramping and bleeding means that your progesterone levels have fallen enough for the lining to shed, but other rising levels (probably slow rising hcg) do seem to mean that something is still trying to grow.
I have hosted on a fertility board for many years now and have seen so many very scary situations like this, and I hope like crazy that you are safe right now, in a hospital and getting the help you need. Hopefully surgery isnt necessary, and some methodextrate can be effective (maybe even leaving your tube intact!). I hope you are ok!
I realize I don't know you, but I'm thinking of you... keep us posted when you can.

[WitchOfEndor]

Oh honey :hugz: I'm so sorry you're going through this. You must be so scared. :hugz: Sending lots of love & healing energies your way. :hugz:

[Sennefer]

:hugz: You are in my thoughts.

[lady_annabelle]

Hoping you come through this ok!

And, YES, they are putting your life in danger, ectopic pregnancies do not end well ...
"An ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency, and, if not treated properly, can lead to death."
... and will not terminate till your life in danger ... THEY ARE WAITING FOR THINGS TO GET BAD till they will help you ... just wrong!

[Shawn Blackwolf]

Lighting candle for your physical , mental , and emotional health...

And extra strength for your chosen mate , at this time...:uhhuhuh:...hugz

[Kalika]

:hugz:

[Lunacie]

Sending energies for the best outcome possible and the best future possible, with strength and healing and big soft hug. :hugz:

[Amilee]

Oh goodness me please be alright! :hugz: sending you all my love and energy. Be well!

[Amulya]

Sending you some healing energy

[swapmeetmomma]

Oh honey, cry if you need to cry. Hold onto that amazing man and remember to breathe. Its going to be okay in the long run. Its just hard as hell now. I pray that you get the medical attention you need and get well soon. :hugz:

[Incendia]

OMG, KC! I pray that you come through this safely. :hugz::hugz::hugz::hugz::hugz:

[Toki Wartooth]

Oh, my gosh!!

I'm so sorry this has happened to you...the ectopic pregnancy but especially the treatment from that Catholic affiliated hospital. Wtf!!

Good luck with the ER!! I'm hoping the best for you. :hugz:

[BelovedDru]

Definitely keeping you in my thoughts, KC... :hugz:

[alwaysfallingup]

:hugz: Sending you wishes of healing, strength, comfort, and knowledgeable and capable care. Please let us know how you're doing when you feel up to it!

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

In the ER now, (who knew they had wifi?!) waiting for the OB/GYN. They've tried several blood draws, blast the retracting veins!!! Couldn't thread and IV, that should be fun when they give it a shot again. Still don't know what's going on. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and good wishes.

[Caitlin.ann]

Keeping you in my thoughts.

[Brónach Druid]

KC I am so very sorry you are going through all this, keeping you in my thoughts. :hugz::hugz:

[Flaire-FireStar]

Oh my goodness hun. Big :hugz: to you.
I'll be keeping you in my thoughts for sure.

[Agaliha]

:hugz:
Hope everything is okay.



I use Catholic clinics and hospitals (they're the only ones around me), but have never been in a situation like this...that's totally f-ed up. :foh: Even if they're against abortion, which is understandable given their affiliation, it's ectopic and has no possiblity of living anyway (right?) and can only harm you.

[Catiana]

:hugz:

[Flux]

How scary, sad and frustrating. Thinking of you. :hugz:

[Glowy]

((hugs)) Keeping you close in my prayers.

[Philosophia]

Sending healing, positive, and comforting energy to you! :hugz:

[SilverClaw]

Keeping you in my thoughts :hugz:

[CuddleFish]

That sucks so much there really isn't words. I hope everything goes better now and you recover well from all of this. You are in my thoughts and prayers :hugz:

[wanderer]

:hugz: :hugz: :hugz:
May you be watched over in your hour of need
May you be given strength to overcome whatever comes your way
May you be given love, to understand there's more to life than pain
You are in my thoughts and prayers

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

Thank you all so very very much for your thoughts, prayers, and energy. I'm just home from the hospital. The numbers are still to low for them to do anything about it (went for the second opinion) however I'm on an ectopic watch list. If anything should happen, no matter where I am, all of my information will be where it needs to be.

Boy has been unbelievable through this whole thing, from me being grouchy/ bitchy, to me having panic attacks in the ER. He's held me through the blood draws and ultrasounds and anything else I needed to be held through.

I can't in a million years thank all of you enough for helping me through this. Your presence was just as tangible through the process as boys was. Whenever I would start to bug out in the ER, I would pull out my laptop and troll this thread. I would immediately feel the love and support of my OL family washing over me. All of you are truly amazing/ wonderful people. Thank you so very much from myself and boy.

[Zetta]

I will keep a candle lit for you honey and keep sending healing, positive energy. :hugz:

[halfwaynowhere]

Keeping you in my thoughts, and hoping that everything from here on out goes as smoothly as it possibly can.

[Flux]

Will continue to keep you in my thoughts. :hugz:

[Flux]

May I ask what your levels/numbers have been?

And more :hugz:

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

May I ask what your levels/numbers have been?

And more :hugz:

602 on Wed, to 889 on Fri, today it was 1127. I'm going back in on Monday for more tests. The initial hospital that I went to didn't explain that the numbers were too low to be conclusive. I feel a bit like an ass about my OP regarding the hospitals assessment. I wish they would have told me that the results were inconclusive, and that is why I wouldn't know what was going on until more blood tests were taken.

[Flux]

602 on Wed, to 889 on Fri, today it was 1127. I'm going back in on Monday for more tests. The initial hospital that I went to didn't explain that the numbers were too low to be conclusive. I feel a bit like an ass about my OP regarding the hospitals assessment. I wish they would have told me that the results were inconclusive, and that is why I wouldn't know what was going on until more blood tests were taken.

Don't feel like an ass. I wish someone would have better explained to you as well. There is no way this early in preg. that one could even give an educated guess as to what it going on...other than a pregnancy. In a normal preganancy HCG levels should double every 48-72 hours. Whatever the outcome, you are in my thoughts.

[Smiley Girl]

Oh KC. I really hope you pull through okay. I am glad your work is being good about this. You are in my thoughts... and you have a great support group here. It is good tha tyou have somewhere to come so that you feel loved. You are! :hugz: :hugz: :hugz:

I'm not sure if this was mentioned - How far along were you when you started having cramping and bleeding? You don't have to answer, by any means, I'm just curious. ( :hugz: )

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

Oh KC. I really hope you pull through okay. I am glad your work is being good about this. You are in my thoughts... and you have a great support group here. It is good tha tyou have somewhere to come so that you feel loved. You are! :hugz: :hugz: :hugz:

I'm not sure if this was mentioned - How far along were you when you started having cramping and bleeding? You don't have to answer, by any means, I'm just curious. ( :hugz: )

So far as we can tell it's between 2 and 5 weeks, that's just based on the numbers being that my cycle has been a bit haywire. Thank you so very much SG and Flux and everyone else for all of your love and support.

From Boy:

Thank you all for all of your support throughout all of this. I know how important you all are to KC and how unbelievably awesome you've all been. As I told her, I think it's important to get all of the love and support possible during this time (and in general!) and I greatly appreciate the well-wishes towards both her and I. Love and light to all of you.

-Jon

[Æon Flux]

I'm hoping everyone will do their best to make sure you get through this in the best way possible., and that everybody treats you right and gives you all information from this point on.

I can also tell you I will be keeping you in my thoughts and sending energy your way.

Much love, support and well wishes... (and if anyone in the medical field treats you badly, we'll kick the in the astral butt for you if you want us to... :) :boing: :weirdsmil :hahugh: )

Love,
Njorun Alma

[Cloaked Raven]

:hugz: x 10000000000000000000000000000000000 and lots of love to you KC.

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

Thanks Cloaky you are the best. :hugz: from me and Jon.

[Toki Wartooth]

:hugz: :hugz: :hugz: :hugz: :hugz:

[alwaysfallingup]

I'm glad you got some answers, even if part of those are "We just don't know yet." At least they're willing to explain what's going on, and that's important. I'm going to be keeping you in my thoughts. Please keep us updated when you are able. :hugs:

[TuathaSidhe]

I dont have much else to add but another :hugz:

[Cambria]

KC, sending positive and healing energy your way. Hugs from waaaay up north! :uhhuhuh:

[Lunacie]

Even being told "We don't really know right now" is waaaay better than not being told anything. Or being totally scared by being told "We can't do that unless you're actually dying" without explaining what the chances are that you could die. I will continue to keep good thoughts for you and for the best outcome possible. :hugz:

[Corvis Canis Latrans]

I've only just now seen this.

:hugz: to you, and hope you get more "conclusive" information soon.

I hope you're feeling better!
:hugz:

[Flux]

Hi
Just checking to see if you got your bloodwork results from today.
:hugz:

[la tortuga]

:hugz: Part of me is happy the results are inconclusive and that the other hospital did NOT potentially put your life in danger, but of course the other, larger, part is just wishing you the best, as always. :hugz:

Keep us posted!

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

Went in for the fastest blood draw in recorded human history, I had time to take off my hoody look at boy with trepidation about being stuck again, when she pronounced me done! We find out tomorrow what the levels are, and will know if I can go in for the ultrasound on Tues. night Wed. morning. Since I stopped taking the Orthomicronor the pain and bleeding hasn't been nearly as bad. I wish they would have mentioned that at the first hospital...

[MoonSpiral]

I hope all goes well!

[Lunacie]

Went in for the fastest blood draw in recorded human history, I had time to take off my hoody look at boy with trepidation about being stuck again, when she pronounced me done! We find out tomorrow what the levels are, and will know if I can go in for the ultrasound on Tues. night Wed. morning. Since I stopped taking the Orthomicronor the pain and bleeding hasn't been nearly as bad. I wish they would have mentioned that at the first hospital...

Did you tell them at the first hospital that you were taking Orthomicronor even though you thought you might be pregnant? If so, didn't they tell you to stop taking it since blood tests showed that you are pregnant? Not to mention that the side effects sound a lot like what you've been experiencing.

Hopefully the pain and bleeding were side effects from the medication and stopping the meds will also stop the pain and bleeding. Sounds like you'll probably need to find a different medication.

I went to WebMD to learn about this medication. (http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-32809-Ortho+Micronor+Oral.aspx?drugid=32809)

[Cloaked Raven]

:hugz: galore and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for the best possible outcome, KC. :hugz:

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

Did you tell them at the first hospital that you were taking Orthomicronor even though you thought you might be pregnant? If so, didn't they tell you to stop taking it since blood tests showed that you are pregnant? Not to mention that the side effects sound a lot like what you've been experiencing.

Hopefully the pain and bleeding were side effects from the medication and stopping the meds will also stop the pain and bleeding. Sounds like you'll probably need to find a different medication.

I went to WebMD to learn about this medication. (http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-32809-Ortho+Micronor+Oral.aspx?drugid=32809)

I did tell them I was on OCP and what it was. They did not tell me to stop taking the prescription.

I found out the results of my blood draw today. New levels are 1997 which basically means that levels still aren't rising appropriately and they want to do a common biopsy. I have an appt for tomorrow morning for more blood draws and the biopsy. I hate being up in the air like this, and frankly I'm terrified that something is going to rupture, and I'm going to bleed to death in my sleep! I haven't gotten a good nights sleep since this whole thing started.

Thanks for the info Lunacie, I'll definitely look into it. :hugz:

:hugz: Cloaky, thank you!

[Neville]

Keepi8ng you in my thoughts and prayers (left the lucky 8 typo in )...Quietly optimistic because ectopic in my experience demand immediate attention...

Lots of Healing Love wrapped in these words..I'll keep praying too( To my God's and Goddesses)...

Though to be honest , The Bulk of the Magic is in the intent and emotion wrapped in the writing of the Words and the Words them selves.. Mote it be.

Love Neville

[Flux]

I did tell them I was on OCP and what it was. They did not tell me to stop taking the prescription.

I found out the results of my blood draw today. New levels are 1997 which basically means that levels still aren't rising appropriately and they want to do a common biopsy. I have an appt for tomorrow morning for more blood draws and the biopsy. I hate being up in the air like this, and frankly I'm terrified that something is going to rupture, and I'm going to bleed to death in my sleep! I haven't gotten a good nights sleep since this whole thing started.

*sigh* I'm sorry this is so cruddy. I don't know what a common biopsy is, but I hope it gives you answers.

More :hugz:

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

*sigh* I'm sorry this is so cruddy. I don't know what a common biopsy is, but I hope it gives you answers.

More :hugz:

Thanks Flux :hugz:

A common biopsy (I could have heard here wrong) is where they open the cervix and remove some of the lining from the uterus. This will undoubtably terminate a viable or uncommon/ failing pregnancy, it will also determine faster if it is ectopic, and give us a larger window for the methotrexate. Right now it seems to be our best option...

[Lunacie]

I did tell them I was on OCP and what it was. They did not tell me to stop taking the prescription.

I found out the results of my blood draw today. New levels are 1997 which basically means that levels still aren't rising appropriately and they want to do a common biopsy. I have an appt for tomorrow morning for more blood draws and the biopsy. I hate being up in the air like this, and frankly I'm terrified that something is going to rupture, and I'm going to bleed to death in my sleep! I haven't gotten a good nights sleep since this whole thing started.

Thanks for the info Lunacie, I'll definitely look into it. :hugz:

:hugz: Cloaky, thank you!

It seems so scary when we can't depend on doctors for simple information like - stop taking birth control if you suspect you may be pregnant. I had an issue early this year where the doctor knew I was taking ibuprofen and tylenol for migraine and they didn't tell me to stop taking them when my blood pressure got very (scarily) high. Noooo, she just added two more prescription meds to treat the hypertension. I had to do my own research and decided to tough out the pain and stop taking the OTC meds. My BP dropped back to normal within 3 days. They only seem to think of the benefits of meds and rarely think of the side effects or contraindications. We have to be very savvy ourselves and not take them as some kind of know-it-all gurus.

I'm so sorry that you have to wait like this. Dealing with something unhappy is generally better than waiting and worrying. Hopefully this won't go on much longer for you. Still sending energies for your health. :hugz:

[morganza]

I do hope that everything turns out ok for you.

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

Went in for the biopsy today. Two words I never want to hear again.. "cervical clamp." I have to go in tomorrow for more blood work, possibly the administering of methotrexate. I feel like my lady bits got hit by a bus. I just want to curl up and shrink into nothingness. bleeeehhhhhh.

[Corvis Canis Latrans]

:hugz:

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

It seems so scary when we can't depend on doctors for simple information like - stop taking birth control if you suspect you may be pregnant. I had an issue early this year where the doctor knew I was taking ibuprofen and tylenol for migraine and they didn't tell me to stop taking them when my blood pressure got very (scarily) high. Noooo, she just added two more prescription meds to treat the hypertension. I had to do my own research and decided to tough out the pain and stop taking the OTC meds. My BP dropped back to normal within 3 days. They only seem to think of the benefits of meds and rarely think of the side effects or contraindications. We have to be very savvy ourselves and not take them as some kind of know-it-all gurus.

I'm so sorry that you have to wait like this. Dealing with something unhappy is generally better than waiting and worrying. Hopefully this won't go on much longer for you. Still sending energies for your health. :hugz:

You are right Lunacie, thank you for the :hugz: and energy. I know you've got a lot on your plate as it is. Your continued support means a lot to me :hugz:

[Cloaked Raven]

:hugz: dearest KC.

(You are very, very welcome. :hugz: )

[TuathaSidhe]

owie...ya maken me close up my own legs girl! lol.

Glad that that part is done and over with for you. I've been thinking about you and sending you energies that this is all over with soon.

More :hugz:

[alwaysfallingup]

*gives you a hug and an ice pack for the achy parts*

[Flux]

Ohh hon, :(. {{{{Hugs}}}}


Went in for the biopsy today. Two words I never want to hear again.. "cervical clamp." I have to go in tomorrow for more blood work, possibly the administering of methotrexate. I feel like my lady bits got hit by a bus. I just want to curl up and shrink into nothingness. bleeeehhhhhh.

[Flaire-FireStar]

Oh hunny. size 7 :hugz: for you & boy.
Hopefully they have some answers for you soon, ja?

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

Indeed, we will know tomorrow at around 12PM EST. Going to bed soon, sleeping (or trying to) is better than waiting.

[Sequoia]

Wow. I'm late in getting here, but :hugz: !!!

[Brónach Druid]

:hugz::hugz::hugz:

[DreamSpell333]

I will be thinking of you today. Hope they can tell you what's going on and how they plan on helping you get better!! :hugz:

[Crystal Willowtree]

:hugz:

[Cloaked Raven]

:hugz: galore... I'm thinking of you KC. :hugz:

[Sennefer]

Lots of :hugz: :hugz: :hugz:

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

The biopsy came back negative, and the hormone levels are still rising. Which is indicative of an ectopic pregnancy. They are going to administer the methotrexate today (eep more needles!). I'm glad the follow up is just a couple more blood tests. There is a slim chance they will still have to do surgery, however, being that we caught it so early, the chances are as minimal as they come. I'm feeling much better today, just knowing what's going on makes me feel a lot better.

Thank you all so much from me and boy, I don't think I could have been as sane through this whole process without my OL family backing us up! Thank you thank you!

[Cloaked Raven]

The biopsy came back negative, and the hormone levels are still rising. Which is indicative of an ectopic pregnancy. They are going to administer the methotrexate today (eep more needles!). I'm glad the follow up is just a couple more blood tests. There is a slim chance they will still have to do surgery, however, being that we caught it so early, the chances are as minimal as they come. I'm feeling much better today, just knowing what's going on makes me feel a lot better.

Thank you all so much from me and boy, I don't think I could have been as sane through this whole process without my OL family backing us up! Thank you thank you!
:hugz: I am so glad that the biopsy is negative!! I hope the methotrexate does its job and you do not have to have surgery at all.

Hang in there KC, we're behind you. :hugz:

[Lunacie]

So glad to hear that you probably won't need surgery. We'll be here for ya when the hormones start to fall back down again and you start feeling moody and blue. You're not the only one here who has lost a pregnancy so you know you have our support.

[Flux]

I'm glad that you got an answer, but sad that you are faced with this challenge in the first place. Many more (((hugs))).

[Jrdyn]

:hugz: s to you and Jon. What a crummy situation - I am glad they are being so quick and thorough with the treatments and monitoring.
Hugs, health and comfort to you both.
J

[Ariste]

hugs... so sorry you are going through all this. Hope it is all over for you soon.

[CuddleFish]

Still thinking about you, hang in there :hugz::hugz::hugz:

[Toki Wartooth]

The biopsy came back negative, and the hormone levels are still rising. Which is indicative of an ectopic pregnancy. They are going to administer the methotrexate today (eep more needles!). I'm glad the follow up is just a couple more blood tests. There is a slim chance they will still have to do surgery, however, being that we caught it so early, the chances are as minimal as they come. I'm feeling much better today, just knowing what's going on makes me feel a lot better.

Thank you all so much from me and boy, I don't think I could have been as sane through this whole process without my OL family backing us up! Thank you thank you!

I'm so glad you got information and some good news! What a relief!!

I do hope the methoasfkslsjlksk ( :lol: ) does its job and that you definitely won't need any surgery.

Keep us posted still. :hugz: :hugz: :hugz:

[Flux]

Just wondering how you are doing...(((hugs)))

[Lunacie]

I'd like an update too, getting somewhat worried here.

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. The HCG levels didn't drop enough with the first injection. So they had to administer a second. The side effects are worse this time around. More pain, the worse case of constipation I've ever had in my life and excessive bleeding. I went back into the hospital on Friday for severe abdominal pain and bleeding.

The found out that I did not rupture anything, but I am horribly constipated. I haven't really passed anything for a couple of days. I'm sorry I haven't been around, I just haven't been feeling well. When I'm not at home I'm at work, where I cannot post. I don't have the vacation/ sick time to take a few days off until the effects wear off, so I have to suck it up and go in.

The hormone levels have dropped quite a bit since I had the 2nd injection (25%). Were hoping for a greater than 15% bias by Tuesday. This would mean that I do not have to have surgery. If it is not greater than 15% then they have to remove one of my fallopian tubes, and an ovary. I'm freaking out about the possibility of surgery, about money, about everything. The hormones are making my moods all wacky and I'm having a really hard time holding everything down.

My family says that they will help me out if they can. For the most part they are in the same position I am in. I know the best thing to do is stay calm and cross that bridge when I come to it. I'm trying to make peace with my situation, I'm just having a hard time with it. Thank you all again for your continued energies and support. I will try to be better about updating, and checking in when I can.

Much love,

KC

[Lunacie]

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. The HCG levels didn't drop enough with the first injection. So they had to administer a second. The side effects are worse this time around. More pain, the worse case of constipation I've ever had in my life and excessive bleeding. I went back into the hospital on Friday for severe abdominal pain and bleeding.

The found out that I did not rupture anything, but I am horribly constipated. I haven't really passed anything for a couple of days. I'm sorry I haven't been around, I just haven't been feeling well. When I'm not at home I'm at work, where I cannot post. I don't have the vacation/ sick time to take a few days off until the effects wear off, so I have to suck it up and go in.

The hormone levels have dropped quite a bit since I had the 2nd injection (25%). Were hoping for a greater than 15% bias by Tuesday. This would mean that I do not have to have surgery. If it is not greater than 15% then they have to remove one of my fallopian tubes, and an ovary. I'm freaking out about the possibility of surgery, about money, about everything. The hormones are making my moods all wacky and I'm having a really hard time holding everything down.

My family says that they will help me out if they can. For the most part they are in the same position I am in. I know the best thing to do is stay calm and cross that bridge when I come to it. I'm trying to make peace with my situation, I'm just having a hard time with it. Thank you all again for your continued energies and support. I will try to be better about updating, and checking in when I can.

Much love,

KC

Sorry to hear the news isn't better. Sending energies for the pain to abate and the treatment to do as you wish and for the hormone levels to drop to where they need to be. I know this isn't easy for you and you're just waiting for it to be over. :hugz:

[Flux]

Thank you for the update. I'm glad the level dropped appropriately with the second shot. I hope it continues. Still thinking of you.

[Corvis Canis Latrans]

More :hugz: to you.

[HetHert]

KC :hugz: :hugz: :hugz: darlin'.

I'm sorry to have missed all this in my time away. You're in my thoughts sweety.

[Cloaked Raven]

KC, I hope the levels drop low enough so you don't have to have surgery.

Dear friend, you are in my thoughts and prayers. :hugz:

[Toki Wartooth]

Oh, geez...that sounds awful.

:hugz: :hugz: :hugz: :hugz: :hugz:

I do hope the levels keep dropping so that you won't need sugery.

[Willow Rosette]

Oh honey Im sorry your still going through this :hugz:

[KC Destroyer of Worlds]

Good news! HCG levels have dropped down 33% as of yesterday. I'm so relieved! I can't even begin to describe to all of you how much your posts and energy, prayers, and love helped us through this.

I'll have weekly blood draws until the levels drop below detectable. At which point, a new OCP and a clean bill of health. I am so grateful for all of your kind words and thoughts. I don't know how to thank you enough.

[Incendia]

So glad to hear things are better! :hugz:

[Lunacie]

Good news! HCG levels have dropped down 33% as of yesterday. I'm so relieved! I can't even begin to describe to all of you how much your posts and energy, prayers, and love helped us through this.

I'll have weekly blood draws until the levels drop below detectable. At which point, a new OCP and a clean bill of health. I am so grateful for all of your kind words and thoughts. I don't know how to thank you enough.

Thanks for the update, I've been rather worried. So glad to hear the news is improving!

[Cloaked Raven]

Good news! HCG levels have dropped down 33% as of yesterday. I'm so relieved! I can't even begin to describe to all of you how much your posts and energy, prayers, and love helped us through this.

I'll have weekly blood draws until the levels drop below detectable. At which point, a new OCP and a clean bill of health. I am so grateful for all of your kind words and thoughts. I don't know how to thank you enough.
Good!! Thanks for letting us know KC... I hope the levels continue to drop. :hugz:

[Ariste]

Thanks for the update. Am so glad things are going well. You've been in my thoughts.